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There is no exercise that will so surely cultivate activity, endur- 
nnce and strength, as boxing. Besides being an excellent school for 
the nerves and temper, it also develops the body, gives symmetry to 
the parts, and grace to the movements. 

Boxing has been called brutal ; those v^^ho hold that view 
look only at the worst aspect of the means ; being an expert boxer does 
not tempt one to bully or fight, any more than being an expert pen- 
man would tempt a person to commit forgery. Our experience has 
been, that the best boxers are generally men of great forbearance un- 
der provocation, and we are satisfied that the knowledge of boxing, 
renders men not quarrelsome, but forbearing ; for they feel that it is 
"glorious to possess a giant's strength, but cowardly to use it like a 
giant." It is in many respects the best of all exercises ; every muscle 
in the body is used; head, arms, legs and feet are all called into play; 
your tools are always with you ; and we may say that this is the only 
exercise requiring rapidity and strength combined. 

In entering upon the practice of the "Art of Self Defense" the pu- 
pil will be benefited by reading carefully the following suggestions. 

Secure the services of an active, even-tempered, companionable 
opponent, as near your own height and weight as possible,' and provide 
a set of good boxing gloves. In regard to the latter, the white gloves 
used by professionals are best, as they are not apt to scratch the face 
or blacken the eyes, which the cheap buck-skin almost invariably do iu 
heavy sparring. 

When sparring always keep the arms in the proper position ; never 
drop your hands until out of distance. t 

THE ARM. Tlie movements of the arms, should be light and free" 
when not hitting, even then the muscles should not ba compressed un-' 
less the blow reaches its mark. Cultivate quickness ; endeavor to make 
the hand reach the object aimed at in the straightest possible line 
and without any intermission of time between the thought and the 
blow. Use the weight of the body as much as possible, in preference 
to the strength of the arms. Always get your blow to its mark 
even if you receive a counter in return; it will teach you to hit quicker 
and guard better next time. Never flip or slap. Always hit with the 
back of the gloves, keeping the hand half closed. 

Do not hit below the belt; it is foul. 



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4 BOXING. 

THE FEET. Without proper use of the feet no person can become 
an expert boxer; for^vhen two persons of equal science are sparring, 
it becomes more a matter of genera Isliip, than science. Tlieir feet 
and legs are used more than their hands, they feint, rush in, strike 
and get away, each one endeavoring to out maneuver his opponent 

The position of the feet shouW 
be as shown in Fig. 1. The lefV 
foot should be flat on the ground 
Fig.l. and pointed in a direct line with 

your adversary; the right heel must be in a line with and behind the 
left heel ; the toe of the right foot should be turned slightly out. The 
distance between the feet should be from 12 to 15 inc hes according to 
the height. 

Both knees should be slightly bent, and the right heel raised so 
that the weight of the body will rest on the ball of the foot. 
To advance, move the left foot forward about teTi inches, 
follow with the right at the same distance. 

To retreat, step back the same distance with the right foot and fol- 
low with the left. The space between the feet should at all times be 
as nearly as possible as shown in the engraving. 

To avoid a rush, move the left foot about twelve inches to the right 
and follow with the right, or move the right foot tlie same distance to 
the left, and follow with the left, keeping the feet about fifteen inches 
apart, and facing >our adversary. By this arrangement of 
steps, the right foot is always behind the left leaving you in 
position, either for attack or defense. 

In sparring, move cautiously around your adversary. Keep the 
left hand and foot in advance, and after delivering a blow, work to the 
right, to get out of reach of hia right hand. 

THE HEAD. In sparring, the position of the head is very im- 
portant ;>til;ould bciicld in such a manner, that it may be rapidly 
vlir-own to either side to avoid a blow. 

The chin should be inclined slightly, the face turned to the right, 
so that both eyes will not be on a line with your opponent's left hand 

Keep the eyes open, and the mouth and teeth firmly closed. 
Never bite the lips or put the tongue between the teeth. 

Look your antagonist directly in the eye, and endeavor to avoid 
showing by the expression of the eye and face, when you intend to hit. 

A most essential feature in sj)arring, is a well governed "head- 
work," otherwise known as ducking. It is an excellt^nt method of 
avoiding a blow, though it is generally used for the purpose of conn 
tering. They are, the duck to the left to counter with the left hand, 



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and the duck to the riglit to counter with the right hand. In both cas- 
es tlie duck is tlie same, whetlier countering for the face or body. 
There are also tlie ducks to the left or right when leading off 
witli the left hand. Never duck without hitting; it is dangerous. 
Always duck away from your opponent, do not raise your head until 
out of distance. 

THE BODY. Little can be said in regard to the position of the 
body, that has not been already noticed in connection with its other 
members. It is necessary however to make as inucli as possible of the 
weight of the body in hitting. The blow that is simply delivered by 
the muscular action has much less force than when backed by the full 
weight of the body. In sparring the body should move slightly with 
the arms. Throw the right shoulder well back and slightly sink it, 
leaving the left one a trifle the higher. The whole body should be 
turned a quarter from your adversary, in order that the stomach and 
ribs may be less exposed. 

Avoid if possible, close work with an opponent of superior weig}- 

AVhen opposed to an opponent taller than yourself, fight at his b'^ 
using the ducks as herein shown. 

GETTIN G IN TIME. When your adversary approaches to- 
draw back your right hand and advance the left about hi. 
When he retires, withdraw the left and resume position w'*' ' 
When sparring this movement will enable you to get yo 
time, and allow you to lead or counter, without the inten. 
readily discovered. This movement must be slight and don^ 
'2asy manner; over-done it is useless and awkward. 

GETTING IN DISTANCE. When your adversary moves toward 
you, if he is not well covered, step in suddenly and nit him, retreating 
as soon as tiie blov,' is delivered. Endeavor at all times to lead off as 
your opponent nujves forward, as otherwise it will be easy for him to 
'guard the (piickest blow. 

FEINTING. This is done by pretending to strike -^'^ t>'^ 
nd hitting at another; and in other cases to draw any pr 
jr which you are prepared to counter. Feint by drav 
hand back and advancing the left foot, or making a q 
as if to strike witli the left hand at the head, and hittin 
or, feint witii the left hand tor the face and duck an 
with either hand. A feint may also be executed by n 
at the waist or feet and hit at the face, or by a su<" 
RS if to strike, stopping and following with a genr 

The blows used by modern boxers are as folh^ 

The left-hand blow at the face. The ^^^^ '" 

Th© right-hand bio w at the face. T 



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These can be varied with either hand by : The chopping or down- 
ward blow, the swinging or roundabout blow, the upper cut or 
lifting blow. These last are generally considered as unscientific and 
are, with the exception of the upper cut, rarely used by experts. 

Particular attention should be given to the correct mannet of 
closing and holding the hand, which in all cases should be, as 
shown in Fig, 1. 

SHAKING HANDS. 
It is customary before and after a bout, to shake hands aa a 
token of friendship, it is a good custom and should always be done. 
After the ceremony, step back and assume the position on guard 
before again getting within distance of your opponent, see Fig. 2. 
POSITION ON GUARD. 
Stand in the position shown in Fig. 3 and 4, the feet from twelve 
to fifteen inches apart, according to height, the right heel on a line 
with the left, the toes turned slightly out. 

The right arm should bo across the bottom of the ribs, the finger 
%les touching tlie left breast. The left nand should extend on 
! with your elbow and your opponent's face and when not in 
should rest easily against the side. 
'^^'E LEFT-HAND LEAD OFF AT THE FACE. 

, -hand blow at the face is the most common one used in 
ix\ ul attention should be given to attaining proficiency in it. 
leading ?, make a short step in with the left foot, straighten the arm 
ncfstrike di rectly at the centre of your opponent's face, bending fol 
ward sli*^htl> ' fiom the waist. Throw the shoulders forward and it 
the blow^reach^es its mark back it up with the whole weight of the body. 
Do not cho'p or swing the arm. 

In the engraving, see Fig. 5 the dotted figure illustrates the attitude 
on guard, the.other figure shows the position the instant the blow i 
livo^-'-' le two together show the cliange from one position to th 
stance necessary to step in and illustrates the great rea 
obtained by throwing the shoulders forward ; also the p« 
lit liand to guard a counter if it should begiven. The 
th hands and feet should be together and instantaneous. 
HAND GUARD FOR THE FACE FiG. 6. 
the blow coming throw the forearm up and outwltwL 
)f the hand out, so that the force of the blow will bej 
\y part of the arm, lean a trifle backwards. Jeepl 
excend the arm only far enough to turn the olow) 



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Left hand at the body 

FIG. I. 
I 11 How TO Hold The Hand. 



FIG. 2. 
Shaking Hands. 




FIG. 3. 
siTioN ON Guard. 



FIG. 4. 

A.TTITUDE ON-GUARD, 





FIG. 5. 

Left-Hand Lead-Off at the Face, 

AND Change in Position. 




FIG. 6. 
Right-Hari) Guard for 
THE Face. 




, FIG. 8. . "olowi 
FIG. 7. Left-hand LeXd-off FOR," 

ht-Hand Guard and Duck, and Right-hand Gua, 




FIG. 9. 
Left-hand Leau-off with 
Guard for a Counter. 



FIG. 10. 
Both Lead-off without 

CiuARDING. 




FIG. II. 
Change in Position for the 
Left-hand Lead-off and 
Right-hand Guard. 



FIG. 12. 
Left-hand Lead-off for the 
Body. 



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DUCK AND GUARD FOR THE FACE. 

Raise the right arm to a level with the centre of the face, bend the 
head forward and to the left, thus enabling you to see your opponent 
under your arm. The forearm should cross the face and be thrown 
forward to turn the blow. 

Fig. 8 Left-hand lead-off at the face without guarding. 

Fig. 9 Left-hand lead-olf at the face with guard. 

Fig 10. Both lead-off with the left hand at the face without guarding 

Fig. 11 The change of position from on guard, to lead-off at the 
face with the left-hand and the right-hand guard for the face. 

THE LEFT-HAND LEAD OFF FOR THE BODY Fig. 12. 
This blow should be aimed at the pit of the stomach. It can best be 
done by feinting with the right hand to induce your opponent to throw 
up his left hand, thus exposing the stomach. Duck to the right when 
leading otf and step in twice the distance of an ordinary step. Be care- 
ful to spring back before raising the head. 

RIGHT-HAND GUARD FOR THE BODY Fig. 13 and 14. 

Turn the palm of the hand down and beat the blow off with the 
forearm. 

This blow can also be stopped by hitting your opponent in the face 
before he can get his head down; though to do so it will be necessary 
to foresee his intentions. Keep the right-hand across the stomach 
when attempting this manoeuver. 

RIGHT-HAND STOP FOR THE LEFT-HAND BODY BLOW. 

Fig. 15. 

Place the left arm directly over the pit of the stomach making a V 
of the arm, with the hand inclined towards the chin. The muscles 
must be well set and the arm pressed lirmly against the body. Mo\ ■ 
the right foot back to enable you to resist the force of the blow. 
This blow can also be guarded with the right arm in the same manner ; 
when the arm is not extended. 

LEFT-HAND COUNTER Fig. 16. 

Guard the blow of your opponent with your riglit arm as directed 
for the left hand lead off. Lean forward and slightly to the left to 
counter. The movement of both arms must be simultaneous. 
LEFT-HAND COUNTER AND GUARD Fig. 17. 

Guard the counter the same as your opponent does your lead-off. 

The dotted and outline figures Fig. 18 show the necessary chang© 
in position, to guard and counter. 



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lOHT-HAND Guard for the _ r lo. i j. 

tqqdy. Right-hand Guaru for the body. 



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ight and Left-hand Guards for the Left-hand Lea.d-off for 
the Body. 

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GUARD AND LEFT-HAND COUNTER FOR THE BODY. 
Fig. 19. 

The counter for the body is executed in the same manner as the one 
fortlie face, except tliat in hitting it is necessary to stoop and step 
forward. 

DUCK AND LEFT-HAND COUNTER FOR THE FACE. Fig. 20. 

As your opponent leads off at your face, tlirow the head to tlie right 
and forward, allowing the blow to pass over the left shoulder; step in 
sti'iking for the face. 

To guard the left-hand blow at the face when your opponent ducks 
to the left, use the right-hand guard as directed for all blows of the left 
hand, or as shown in the engraving Fig. 21 duck to the right as your 
opponent has done. 

The figures. Fig. 22 hero shown illustrate the change in positions. 
DUCK AND LEFT-HAND COUNTER FOR THE BODT. 
Fig. 23. 
The counter for the body is struck the same as for the head, except 
that the blow is aimed at the pit of the stomach. 
^ ~ To guard it use the right-hand guard for the body ; or, avoid it by 
springing back. 

Fig. 24 shows the change in position. 

RIGHT-HAND COUNTER INSIDE THE ARM. Fio. 25. 
Guard your adversary's lead-off with your right arm; then with- 
out returning your arm to its first position, step in and hit with the 
right hand at the face, the blow passing along the inside of your oppo- 
nent's arm ; making a hit difficult to guard. To avoid this blow spring 
back out of distance, or guard it with the right arm. This blow though 
not severe is useful when opposed to an opponent who attempts to 
crowd you back. 

LEFT-HAJ^D GUARD AND RIGHT-HAND COUNTER. 
Fig. 26. 

Guard your opponent's left hand with your left, thus turning him 
partly to the left and exposing his left side to your right-hand counter, 
which should be delivered by stooping forward and striking close 
under the arm. In guarding, raise the arm somewhat higher than 
ordinarily. 

This is a very telling blow when well executed, and very useful 
to oppG^se an opponent who runs to the left when sparring. 

To^vLiard or avoid the blow, press against your opponent's guard 
and sprinkback. 



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FIG. 17. FIG. 16. 
Left-hand Lead-off, Right-hand Left-hand Counter to a Left- 
Guard, Left-hand Counter hand Lead-off at the facs. ^ 
AND Guard for it. 




FIG. 18. FIG. 19. 

Change in Position for a Left- Left-hand Counter at ths 
'hand Counter at the Face. Body, 



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FIG 21. FIG. 20. 

Both Lead-off with the Left Duck and Left-hand Counter 



"^Hand at the Face and Duck. 



AT THE Face. 




FIG. 22. FIG. 23. 

Change in Position to Duck Duck and Left-hand Countb* 
AND Counter for the Face. for the Body. 



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™-24. FIG. 25. 

Change in Position to Duck Right-hand Inside-Counter 
AND Counter with the Left ^^^ ^.^^ p^^^. 

HAND AT THE BODY. 




FIG. 26. ^,^ i^ 

Left-hand Guard and Right- Right-hand Lead-off at the 
HAND Counter to a Left-hand Face. 

L.EAb-6FF AT THE FaCE. 



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RIGHT-HAND LEAD OFF FOR THE FACE Fig. 27. 

This lead off-can only be successfully used when your opponent 
holds his left hand too low when on guard. Step in with the left foot, 
duck to the left, striking for the face with the right hand and throwing 
the right side and shoulder forward. 

To avoid a right-hand lead-off, duck to the left the same as your 
opponent does when leading off. 

LEFT-HAND GUARD FOR THE FACE. Fig. 29 and 30. 
Raise the arm, turn the palm to the front and move the right foot 
back. 

RIGHT-HAND COUNTER FOR THE FACE. Fig. 31. 

Guard the lead-off of your opponent with your left hand, and coun- 
ter with the right hand at the face. Strike straight and throw the 
shoulder forward. 

DUCK AND RIGHT-HAND COUNTER. Fig. 32. 

Duck to the left and counter with the right hand at the face. 

Fig 33. Change in position for a right-hand lead-off and left- 
hand guard for the face. 

Fig. 34. Guard for a double lead-off with the left hand at face and 
body. Spring back at the same time. 

RIGHT-HAND LEAD-OFF AT THE BODY. Fig. 35 and 36. 
Duck to the left, stoop forward and aim the blow at the heart. 
This blow is seldom used except as a counter, hereafter explained. 

LEFT-HAND GUARD FOR THE BODY. Fig. 37 and 38. 

Turn the palm of the hand out and throw the blow off to the left. 
keeping the arm close to the body and attlie same time springing back. 

GUARD FOR RIGHT-HAND BODY BLOW Fig. 39 and 40. 

Hold the left arm firmly again the side, spring back. 

Fig. 4i. Change in position in leading off with the right-hand at 

ody. 
RIGHT-HAND COUNTER FOR THE FACE Fig. 42. 

'Uard the lead-off at the body with your left hand and counter for 

ce with the right, as before described. 

] RIGHT-HAND CROSS-COUNTER Fig 43. 

; your oppV^ . ''fcads off at your face with his left hand, bend 
dy forwW^r from the waist, duck slightly to the left, swing the 
ide forward and strike over your opponent's arm hitting him on 



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FIG. 28. FIG. 30. 

Both Lead-off with the Right Li^ft-hand Guard for a right 

HAND at the Face, and Duck. hand Lead-off at the t aci. 





FIG. 2Q , FIG. 31. 

LrEFT-HAND GUARD FOR A LeFT-HAND GuARD AND ^ 

Right-hand Lead-off Counter to a Right- 
AT THE Face. '^vf at the F/ 



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FIG. 32. 
Duck and Right-hand Counter 
TO A Right-hand Lead-off 
AT THE Face. 




FIG. 33. 
Change in Position for a Right- 
hand I^ead-off at the Face, 
and the Left-hand 
Guard for it. 




FIG. 34. 
Double Lead-off ov FIG 35. 

T the Face and the Right-hand Lead-off at thk 
D AT the Body. Body. 




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FIG. 39. 



FIG. 36. 



Left-hand Guard for a Right- r» „„^ „ » ^vr. r r^ * r. ^r.^ . 
HAND Lead-off at the Body. Right-hand^Lead-off at the 




FIG. 37, 38. FIG. 40. 

Left-hand Guard for a Right- Left-hand Guard for a Right- 
hand Lead-off at the Body. hand Lead-off at the Body. 



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the side of the head. 

The movement of the right arm should not be too quick, as It ent- 
ables your opponent to anticipate your intention. 

In hitting, bend the arm slightly and turn both feet to the left; 
this is the most etfectual blow in sparring, and should be followed with 
a blow from the left at the face. 

Fig. 44. The change in position necessary to cross-counter with 
the right hand. 

DUCK FOR A CROSS-COUNTER. Fia. 45. 
If by your opponent's movements you can tell that he intends to 
cross your lead, step in, strike out and duck the head forward so that 
the ear will touch the inside of the arm ; the blow will then pass over 
the head. 

TO GUARD A CROSS-COUNTER. 
Partially withdraw the left hand and turn the elbow up, If don« in 
time this will effectaally guard it, and leave a splendid opening for a 
right-hand counter. 

TO STOP A CROSS-COUNTER. Fig. 46. 
Change the direction of the lead-off and hit your opponent on the 
chest near the shoulder or on the side of the head ; or anticipating your 
adversary's intention, duck, and hit him in the body with either hand. 

LEFT-HAND CROSS-COUNTER. Fig. 47. 

Feint with the left hand to draw your opponent's cross-counter, 
throw the head back allowing the blow to pass by your face, then 
spring in hitting at his face over the arm. 

This is very useful and is well worth practicing. 

Practicular attention should be given to the feint of the left hand 
necessarv to this manoeuver. Straighten the arm as if to hit, at the 
same time advancing the left foot, then withdraw the foot and hit at 
the face ; this when repeated occasionally will be apt to draw the cross- 
counter of your opponent. 

DUCK AND RIGHT-HAND COUNTER FOR THE BODY. 

Fig. 48. 
This blow Is delivered the same as the right-hand cross-counter 
and should be struck at the ribs. 

It is very difficult to guard this blow as the left arm is out when 
the counter is delivered; it can only be done by dropping tlie arm and 
beating the blow down, at the same time springing back, thus reducing 
the force of the blow. If struck. 



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FIG. 41. 
Change in Position for a Right- FIG. 42. 

HAND Lead-off at the Body Left-hand Guard and Right- 
hand Counter to a Right-hand 
Lead-off at the Body. 



HAND Lead-off at the Body 
and the Guard for it. 




FIG. 43. 
Righttiand Cross- Counter. 



FIG. 44. 
Change in Position for a Right- 
hand Cross-Counter. 



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FIG 45 
Duck for a Right-hand 
Cross-Counter. 



FIG. 46 

Stop for a Right-hand 

Cross-Counter. 




FIG. 47. 
Left-hand Cross-Countsr. 



FIG. 48. 
Duck and Right-hand Coun- 
ter FOR TUB Body. 



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FIG. 49. 
Change in Position for a Right- 
hand-Counter FOR THE Body 



FIG. so. 
Left-hand Upper-Cut. 




FIG. 52. 
Stop for a Left-hand Upper- 
Cut. 



FIG. 51. 

Duck and Counter for a Lbftv 

hand Upper-Cut. 



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Fig. 49. Change la position for a right-hand counter for the bo( 
LEF-THAJTD UPPER-CUT. Fio. 50. 

When your opponent leads off with his left hand and ducks hi, 
head forward, strike upwards with the left hand at his face. Thii 
blow is really a counter and the force of the blow comes from the body 

DUCK AND COUNTER FOR A LEFT-HAND UPPER CUT. 
Fig. 51. 

Duck to the right and strike for the body with the left hand. 
Feint a lead-off with the head down, to draw the upper cut. 

RIGHT-HAND UPPER CUT. Fm. 52 
This blow is similar to the left-hand upper-cut and delivered for 
the same reason. Duck the head slightly to the left when hitting. 

Fig. 47 To stop a left-hand upper-cut throw the head back and 
strike at your adversary's face with the left hand. 

DUCK AND COUNTER FOR AN UPPER-CUT. Fig. 54. 

Duck to the left and strike for the body with the right hand. 
GETTING THE HEAD IN CHANCERY. Fig. 55. 

Wlien sparring always endeavor when at close quarters to get your 
opponent in this position. It is done oy grasping your opponent 
around the neck after having led off and passed over his shoulder; 
hold him firmly with the left arm and punish him with the right. 

Fig. 5fi. To get the head out of this position, press your left fore- 
arm against your opponent's chin throwing him backward, at the 
same time ducking the head and springing back. 

Fig.57 and 58. Another chancery hold and the break for it. 

Fig. 59 and 60. When your opponent leads at your face anrl ducks 
to the left, catch him around the neck with your left arm, draw his 
head down and use your right hand on his left ribs. To get away 
from this hold, draw back the left hand and press your opponent back 
by pushing his head with the left and the body with the right hand, 

RALLYING OR IN"-FIGHTI^G, Fig SI. 

Consists in getting your arms inside your opponent's and deliv- 
ering several blows in rapid succession. 

Having the feet close together lean forward, lower the head, keep 
your eyes on your opponent, use both hands and swing the shoulders 
forward with each blow. 

In in-fighting the arm sliould not be drawn back, the force of the 
blow being given by the movement of the shoulders. 



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FIG. 54. ^^ 
Stop for Right-hand Upper 
Cut. 



FIG. 55. ^ 
Getting the head in Chan- 
cery. 





FIG. 56. 
Getting the Head out of 
Chancery. 



FIG. 57. 
Another Chancery Hold, 



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FIG. 58. 
Break for the Second Chan- 
cery Hold. 



FIG. 59. 
Chancery Hold No. Threb. 




FIG. 60. 

Break for Chancery Hold No. 

Three. 



FIG. 61. 
Inn-Fighting. 



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FIG. 62. 
Breaking Ground or Re- 
treating. 



FIG. 63, 64. 
Arm Defence for all Blows. 




FIG. 65. 

Slipping or Taking Ground to 

THE Side. 



FIG. 66. 
Side-step to the Right. 



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RETREATING. Fig. 62. 
When leading otf at your opponent, your right foot should be 
slightly raised. If necessary to retreat, step back with the right foot 
and when it receives the weight of the body spring backwards, alight- 
ing with the left foot on the spot formerly occupied by the right; if 
necessary, take another step in the same maiwier. 

ARM DEFENCE. 
Fig. 63 and 64 The guards and stops for all blows are r A. A. 
right-hand guard tor the face. B. B. left-hand guard for the f?ce. C 
left-hand guard for left-hand body blow. D. right-hand guard for 
the body. E. and F. left-hand guard for the body. 

SLIPPING. Fig. 65. 

The maneuver Here represented is very useful in avoiding a rush, 
or getting away when against a stationary object. 

Duck to the right and step out with the left foot at right angles to 
the former positioji. Face your opponent by turning to the left and 
moving the right foot behind you. 

SIDE-STEP. Fig. 66. 
When your opponent leads heavily for your face, duck to the right 
spring back with the left foot and forward with the right; thus chang- 
ing your position ; placeing your right foot in advance of the left, then 
if there be an opening strike for your opponent's face with the right- 
hand and follow with a left-hand upper-cut. 

RIGHT-HAND BOXING. 

Fig. 67, To spar with an opponent who advances his right foot 

and arm. Be careful in leading off with the left hand. Lead off with 

the right and duck to the left- 
Fig. 68 Guard the lead-off with the left hand and work to the left 

to avoid his left hand. 

Fig. 69, Duck and counter at the face or body. Strike the same 

as for a right-hand cross-counter or a right-hand counter for the body. 

and avoid close work. 

BACK-HEEL. 

When using the duck and counter, as shown in Fig. 20, place your 
left foot outside and to the rear of your opponent's left heel, pushing 
him backwards and over your foot. 



BOXING. 




FIG. 67. FIG. 68. 

Right Foot and Arm Advanced Left-hand Guard fop a Right- 
IN Sparring. hand Boxer. 




FIG. 69. FIG. 70. 

Duck AND Right-hand Counter Back-fall in Wrestling. 
FOR a Right-hand Boxer. 



WRESTLING. 

accessory to boxing, is a very important branch of the 
wliich may be put to good use at any time. 

ALL AND BREAK FOR IT. Fig. 70 and 71. 
Jirow your left arm well around your opponent's waist, 
^ur.left leg behind his right leg and press your right arm under 
ills cliin. Pull with your left, and push with your right hand, and 
throw him if possible, if not, break away before tiring yourself. 

SIDE FALL. Fig. 72. 
When sparring at close quarters catch your opponent around the 
waist with your right arm at the same time passing your right leg be- 
hind him ; grasp his rigiit arm with your left, lift him up and let him 
fall backwards to the ground. 

BACK HIP-FALL. Fig. 73. 
) our opponent leads off with his left hand, duck to the right, 
X .-., throw the left arm tightly around his waist, place the left leg 
well behind him, raise him on your hip, catch him under the chin 
with your right hand and drop him to the ground. 

CROSS BUTTOCKS. Fig.'74 and 75. 

Throw your right arm around your opponent's neck, swing around, 
place your right leg in front of him, if possible catch his right arm 
with your left, then jerk him across your hip and throw him to the 
ground. 

To break the cross-buttock. Put your left arm over your opponent's 
shoulder and press against the right side of his face. With the right 
hand grasp his right leg at the knee and by pushing with both hands 
turn him around to the left. 

We have now described all the hits, stops, guards, chancery and 
falls, in boxing. The following table comprises all the blows, counters 
and guards, arranged to show plainly the proper guard or counter to 
oppose any blow, also the proper guard or counter to oppose the return 
of the person attacked. 
Opposed to the LEFT-HAND BLOW AT THE FACE are: 

1. Right-hand guard. In turn opposed by 

2. Right-hand guard and left-hand counter for the face. 1. 2. 4. 8. 9 

3. Right-hand guard and left-hand counter for tlie body. 2. 10. 

4. Left-hand guard and right-hand counter for the body, see Fig. 281 

5. Duck and left-hand counter for the face, see 20. 

6. Duck and left-hand counter for the body. 10. see 24. 



BOXING. 




FIG. 71. 
Break for a Back-falu 



FIG. 72. 
Side-fall. 




FIG. 73. 
Back Hip-fall. 



FIG. 74. 

Left-hand Cross-counter and 

Stop for a Right-hand 

Upper-cut. 



32 BOXING. 

7. Right-hand counter for the face inside the arm. see 25. 

8. Right-hand cross-counter. 15. 18. see Figs. 45. 46. 

9. Duck and righl>hand counter for the body. 19. 20. see Fig. 4& 

Opposed to the LEFT-HAND BLOW AT THE BODY, are; 

10. Left-hand guard. 

11. Right-hand guard. 

12. Right-liand guard and left-hand counter for the face, same as No. 2 

13. Left-hand upper cut. see Fig. 51. 

14. Right-hand upper cut. see Fig. 53. 

Opposed to the RIGHT-HAND BLOW AT THE FACE, are; 

15. Left-hand guard. 

1«. Left-hand guard and riglit-hand counter for face. 15. 

17. Duck and right-hand counter for face. 15. 

18. Left-hand cross-counter. 

Opposed to the RIGHT-HAND BLOW AT THE BODY, are; 

19. Left-hand guard. 

20. Left-hand upper-cut. see Fig. 51. 

The numbers after each opposing blow show the guard or counter 
that should be in turn used to oppose the one delivered. 

To combine theory with practice, it will be necessary for the pupils 
to practice both the offensive and defensive of all blows. 

Take the movements in the order given, skip none and practice 
each one thoroughly before attempting another, and master them all 
before having a genuine set-to. 

The best method of practicing the different blows and guards, is as 
follows. Practice each blow slowly at first and increase the speed 
gradually until the blows are made smartly and in as rapid succession 
as possible, but not omitting to return to the position, on guard, after 
each blow. In this manner, alternately going through all the guards 
and counters opposed to each blow in order described. Continue in 
this manner until you have mastered the tiieory of each movement. 

The double lead off and combination blows are struck thus. Lead 
off for the face with the left hand, step in and strike again with the left 
either at the face or body, or follow the left-hand blow with one deliv- 
ered from the right hand at the face or body. A third blow can be 
struck with either hand in the same manner. 

To make a good set-to it will be necessary for the pupil to pay 
particular attention to the following maneuvers; they consist of feints 
to draw out any particular blow and stops or counters to oppose them 
when delivered. 



BOXING. 



Feint with your left hand, to araw a left-hand counter. Guard the 
counter and counter it with your left hand, see Fig, 17. 

•Strilve with the Jeft hand and let tlie blow fall short ; your face will 
then be exposed to a left-hand counter, which you can cross-counter 
or duck and counter for the body with your right hand, see Fig. 43. 48. 

Feint with your left hand to draw a cross-counter,throw the head 
back allowing the blow to pass by your face, then spring in and strike 
over the arm for the face, see Fig. 47. 

Strike short with the left hand, to draw a cross-counter. Change 
the blow to a guard, by turning the elbow up, and counter ?vith the 
right hand, see Fig. 31, . 

In a set-to never do the same thing twice in succession ; do not be 
too impetuous; try to out-general your opponent; work out as many 
points as possible, science is superior to strength in this respect, if you 
drop your science and rush in, strength will surely win. Never lose 
your temper, remember that cool courage is superior to hot headedness ; 
never degenerate into a rough, unmeaning, unscientific scramble. Be 
manly and seek no undue advantage. 

If, in attempting any particlar maneuver you do not at first suc- 
ceed, wait until you have another and more favorable opportunity and 
try it again. 

Spar with any one who invites you to do so. The more your su- 
perior he is, the better. Be afraid of no one until you have tried bim. 
If lie abuses you, it will then be time to stop. 





FIG. 75. 
Cross-buttock. 



FIG. 76. 
Break for the Cross-buttock. 



84 RULES OF THE LONDON PRIZE RING. 



RULES 

OK THE 

LONDON PRIZE RING. 



I. The ring shall be made on turf, and shall be four-and- 
twenty feet square, formed of eight stakes and ropes, the latter 
extending in double lines, the uppermost Ime being four feet from 
the ground, and the lower two feet from the ground. In the cen- 
tre of the ring a mark be formed, to be termed a scratch. 
' 2. Each man shall be attended to the rir.g by two seconds and 
a bottle-holder. The combatants, on shaking hands, shall retire 
until the seconds of each h.ave tossed for choice of position, which 
adjusted, the winner shall choose his corner according to the state 
of the wind or sun, and conduct his man thereto; the loser taking 
the opposite diagonal corner. 

3. Each man shall be provided with a handkerchief of a color 
suitable to his own fancy, and the seconds shall entwine these 
handkerchiefs at the upper end of one of the centre stakes. These 
handkerchiefs shall be called "Colors," and the winner of the 
battle at its conclusion shall be entitled to their possession as the 
trophy of victory. 

4. The two umpires shall be chosen by the seconds or backers 
to watch the progress of the battle, and take exception to any 
breach of the rules hereafter stated, A referee shall be chosen 
by the umpires, unless otherwise agreed on, to whom all disputes 
shall be referred ; and the decision of this referee, whatever it 
may be, shall be final and strictly binding on all parties, whciher 
as to the matter in dispute or the i.-sue of the battle. The referee 
shall be provided with a watch for the purpose of calling time; 
the call of that referee only to be attended to, and no other per- 



RULES OF THE LONDON PRIZE RING. 85 

son whatever shall interfere in calling time. The referee shall 
withhold all opinion till appealed by the umpires, and the um- 
pires strictly abide by his decision without dispute. 

5. On the men being stripped it shall be the duty of the sec- 
onds to examine their drawers, and if any objection arises as to 
insertion of improper substances therein, they shall appeal to their 
umpires, who, with the concurrence of the referee, shall direct 
what alterations shall be made. 

6. The spikes in the fighting boots shall be confined to three 
in number, which shall not exceed three-eighths of an inch from 
the sole of the boot, and shall not be less than one-eighth of an 
inch broad at the point ; two to be placed in the broadest part of 
the sole and one in the heel ; and in the event of a man wearing 
any other spikes, either in toes or elsewhere, he shall be compelled 
either to remove them or provide other boots properly spiked, the 
penalty for refusal to be a loss of the stakes. 

7. Both men being ready, each shall be conducted to that side 
of the scratch next his corner previously chosen ; and the second 
Oil the one side, and the men on the other, having shaken hands 
the former shall immediately leave the ring, and there remain un- 
til the round be finished, on no pretense whatever approaching 
their principles during the round, without permission from the 
referee. The penalty to be the loss of the battle to the offending 
parties. 

8. At the conclusion of the round when one or both of the men 
shall be down, the second shall step into the ring and carry or 
conduct their principles to his corner, there affording him the 
necessary assistance, and no person whatever be permitted to in- 
terfere in his duty. * 

9. On the expiration of thirty seconds the referee appointed 
shall cry 'J Time," upon which each man shall rise from the knee 
of his second and walk to his own side of the scratch unaided; 
the seconds immediately leaving the ring. The penalty for either 
of them remaining eight seconds after the call of time to be the 
loss of the battle to his principal ; and either man failing to be at 
the scratch within eight seconds shall be deemed to have lost the 
battle. 



36 RULES OF THE LONDON PRIZE RING. 

10. Oil no consideration whatever shall any person except the 
seconds and the referee be permitted to enter the ring during the 
battle ; nor till it shall have been concluded ; and in the event of 
of such unfair practice, or the ropes or stakes being disturbed or 
removed, it shall be in the poveer of the referee to award the victory 
to that man who, in his honest opinion, shall have the best of the 
contest. 

11. The seconds shall not interfere, advise or direct the adver- 
sary of their principal, and shall refrain from all offensive and ir- 
ratating expressions, in all respects conducting themselves with 

_ order and decorum, and confine themselves to the deligent and 
careful discharge of their duties to their principles. 

12. In picking up their men, should the second willfully injure 
the antagonist of their principal, the latter shall be deemed to have 
forfeited the battle on the decision of the referee. 

13. It shall be a fair " stand up fight, " and if either men shall 
willfully throw himself down without receiving a blow, whether 
blows shall hava been previously exchanged or not, he shall be 
deemed to have lost the battle ; but this rule shall not apply to a 
man who in a close slips down from the grasp of his opponent to 
avoid punishment, or from obvious accident or weakness. 

14. Butting with the head shall be deemed foul, and the party 
resorting to this practice shall be deemed to have lost the battle. 

15. A blow struck when a man is thrown or down shall be 
deemed foul. A man with one knee and one hand on the ground, 
or with both knees on the ground, shall be deemed down ; and a 
blow given in either of these positions shall be considered foul, 
providing always that, when in such position, the man so down 
shall not himself strike, or attempt to strike. 

16. A blow struck below the waistband shall be deemed foul, 
ind in a close, seizing an antagonist below the waist, by the thigh 
or otherwise, shall be deemed foul. 

17. All attempts to inflict injury by gouging, or tearing the 
flesh with the fingers or nails, and biting shall be deemed foul. 

18. Kicking, or deliberately falling on an antagonist with th 
knees or otherwise when down, shall be deemed foul. 

19. All bets shall be paid as the battle money after a fight is 
awarded. 



RULES OF THE LONDON PRIZE RING. 37 

20. The referee and umpires shall take their positions in front 
of the centre stake, outside the ropes. 

21. Due notice shall be y;iven by the stakeholder of the day 
and place where the battle money is to be given up, and he be 
exonerated from all responsibility upon obeying the direction of 
the referee ; all parties be strictly bound by these rules ; and in 
future, all articles of agreement for a contest be entered into with 
a strict and willing adherence to the letter and spirit of these 
rules. 

22. In the event of magisterial of other interference, or in case 
of darkness coming on, the referee (or stakeholder in case no 
referee has been chosen) shall have the power to name the time 
and place for the next meeting, if possible on the same day, or 
as soon after as may be. In naming the second or third place thr 
nearest spot shall be selected to the original place of fighting 
where there is a chance ot its being fought out. 

23.. Should the fight not be decided on the day all bets shall 
be drawn, unless the fight shall be resumed the same week, be- 
tween Sunday and Sunday, in which case the referee's duties 
shall continue and the bets shall stand and be decided by the event. 
The battle money shall remain in the hands of the stakeholder 
until fairly won or lost by a fight, unless a draw be mutually 
agreed upon, or, in case of a postponement, one of the principals 
shall be absent, when the man in the ring shall be awarded the 
stakes. 

24. Any pugilist voluntarily quitting the ring previous to the 
deliberate judgment of the referee being obtained shall be deemed 
to have lost the fight. 

25. On an objection being made by the seconds or umpire the 
men shall retire to their corners, and there remain until the deci- 
sion of the appointed authorities shall be obtained : if pronounced 
' 'foul ' ' the battle shall be at an end, but if ' ' fair, " " time ' ' shall 
be called by the party appointed, and the man absent from the 
scratch in eight seconds after shall be deemed to have lost the 
fight. The decision in all cases to be given promptly and irrevoc- 
ably, for which purpose the umpires and the referee should be in. 
variably close together. 



88 EULES OF THE LONDON PRIZE RING. 

26. If a man leaves the ring, either to escape punishment or 
for any other purpose without the permission of the referee, un- 
less he is involuntarily forced out, shall forfeit the battle. 

27. The use of hard substances, such as stones or sticks, or of 
resin in the hand during the battle shall be deemed foul, and on 
the requisition of the seconds of cither man the accused shall open 
his hands for the examination of the referee. 

28. Hugging on the ropes shall be deemed foul. A man held 
by the neck against the stakes or upon or against the ropes shall 
be considered down, and all interference with him in that position 
shall be foul. If a man in any way makes use of the ropes or 
stakes to aid him in squeezing his adversary he shall be deemed 
the loser of the battle, and if a man in a close reaches the ground 
with his knees his adversary shall immediately loose him or lose 
the battle. 

29. All glove or room fights be as nearly as possible in con- 
formity with the foregoing rules. 



MARQUIS OF QUEENSBURY RULES. 



MARQUIS OF QUEENSBURY RULES. 

1. To be a fair stand-up boxing match in a twenty-four foot 
ring or as near that size as practicable, 

2. No wrestling or hugging allowed. 

3. The rounds to be of three minutes' duration, and one min- 
ute time between rounds. 

4. If either man fall, through weakness or otherwise, he must 
get up unassisted, ten seconds to be allowed him to do so, the 
other man meanwhile to return to his corner, and when the fallen 
man is on his legs the round is to be resumed and continued until 
the three minutes have expired. If one man fails to come to the 
scratch in the ten seconds allowed, it shall be in the power of the 
referee to give his award in favor of the other man. 

5. A man hanging on the rop-^s in a helpless state, with his 
toes off the ground, shall be considered down. 

6. No seconds or any other person to be allowe^ jnjjiejring 
during the rounds. 

7. Should the contest be stopped by any unavoidable interfer. 
ence, the referee to name time and place, as soon as possible, for 
finishing the contest ; so that the match must be won and lost, 
unless the backers of both men agree to draw the stakes. 

8. The gloves to be fair-sized boxing gloves of the best quality, 
and new. 

9. Should a glove burst, or come off, it must be replaced to the 
referee's satisfaction. 

10. A man on one knee is considered down, and if struck is 
entitled to the stakes. 

11. No shoes or boots with springs allowed. 

12. The contest in all other respects to be governed by the re- 
vised rules of the London Prize Ring. 



• 



10 



BOXING RULES 

OF THE 

AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION 



1. In all open competitions the ring shall not be 1. s.; 
than 16 feet or more than 24 feet square, and shall he 
formed of 8 stakes and ropes, the latter extending' in 
douHe lir.'^s. the uppermost line four feet from the floor 
and the lower line two fe^t from tne floor. 

2. Competitors to Box in reprulation athletic costume, 
in shoes without spikes, or in socks, and to use boxing 
gloves of not more than 8 ounces in weight. 

3 Weights to be : Bantam, 105 lbs. and under; 
Feather, 115 lbs. and under; Light, 135 lbs. and under; 
Middle, 158 lbs. and under; HeavT Weight, 158 lbs. and 
over. 

4. Any athlete who weighs in and then fails to com- 
pete, without an excuse satisfactory to the Games 
Committee, shall be suspended for six months. 

5. In all oi>en competitions the result shall be decided 
by two judges with a referee. A time-keeper shall be 
appointed. 

6. In all competitions the number of rounds to be con- 
tested shall be three. The duration of rounds in the 
trial bout shall be limited to three minutes each. In 
the '' finals, ^he first two rounds will be three minutes 
each, and the final round four minutes. '^' 
between each round shall be one minu* 



BOXING RULES. 

18. In all competition^ the decision shall be given in 
f-avor of the competitor who displays the best style, and 
obtains the greatest number of points. The points 
shall be : For attack, direct clean hits with the knuckles 
of either hand, on any part of the front or sides of the 
head, or body above the belt; defense, guarding-, slip- 
ping-, ducking, counter-hitting or getting away. Where 
points are otherwise equal, consideration to be given 
the man who does most of the leading off. 

14. The referee may disqualify a competitor who is 
boxing unfrdrly, by flicking or hitting with the open 
glove, by hitting with the inside or butt of tiie hand, 
the wrist or elbow, hitting or catching hold below the 
waist, or hitting when down (one knee and one hand 
or both knees on the floor), butting with the head or 
shoulder, wrestMng or roughing at the ropes, using 
ofTensive and scurrilous language, or not obeying the 
ord'ers of the loferee. 

15. All competitors who have been beaten by the 
winner shall be entitled to compete for second place, 
and all who have been beaten hy the winners of either 
first or second place shall be entitled to compete for 
third place. 

16. Any athlete who competes in a boxing content of 
•iiore than four rounds shall be susi>ended U-\ such 

tated period as may be determined hy the Board of 
-"ianagers of the association of the A. A U. in whose 
rcriitory tlie offense was committed. 

17. In the event of any question .arising not provKhni 
:or in these rules, the refei*ee to have full power to 
Jecide such question or interpntation of rule. 



BOilNG RtJliiffiS. 

7. In ail competitions, any competitor failing to come 
up when time is called shall lose the bout. 

8. Immediately before the competition each compet- 
itor shall draw his number and compete as follows: 
To have a preliminary round of as many contests as the 
tot9l num'rier of contestants exceeds 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32, and 
dro[) the losers. Thio leaves in 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 contes- 
t mts, and the rounds then proceed regularly with no 
l)ycs or uneven contests. 

9. Each competitor shall be entitled to the assistance 
of one second only, and no advice or coachinj^ shall be 
given to any competitor by his second, or by any other 
person during the projjrrcss of any round. 

10. The manner of jinJ^ing sh;ill be as follows: The 
two judges and referee shall be j-tatioued apart. At tlie 
end of each bout, each judge shall v/ritethe name of the 
competitor who in his opinion has won, and shall hand 
the same to the announcer (or master of ceremonies). 
In case the judges agree, the master of ceremonies shall 
announce the name of the winner, but in cases where 
the judges disagree, the master of ceremonies shall so 
inform the referee, who shall thereupon hiuujelf decide. 

11. The referee shall have power to give his casting 
vote when the judges disagree to caution or disqualify 
a competitor for infringing rules, or to stop a round in 
the event of either man being knocked down, providing 
that the stopping of either of the first two rounds shall 
notdisqualify any competitor from competing in the 
final round to decide the competition in the event of 
either man showing so marked a superiority over the 
oth r that a continuation of the contest would serve 
oiily to show the loser's ability to take punishment. 
And the referee can order a further round, limited to 
two m nutes, in the event of the judges disagreeing. 

12. The decision of the judges or referee, as the case 
may be, shall be final. 



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P lima, and fl lie 1 with Curled Hair . . . .$2.00 

MEN'S BOXx/'^RLO''Li6.madeof rhamolB with Flesher 

Palms MuU filled with Curiec Hu.r .... 2.50 
MEN' i RQXlNG GLOVES, made of Wlne-oolored Kid, and 

filled wlta Curie i Hair ...... 3.50 

MEN'S BOXING GLOVES, made of Chamolfl, with Gold 

Tan Palms, ana filled with Curled Hair . . . S.OO 

ME'^'S BOXIN J GLOVE3, all Chamois, and filled with 

good qu titty Curled Hair . . . . . .3 75 

MEN'S BOXIN^G GL0VE3, aU Chamois, with Heel PadB, 

aad filled wlch goj I quality Curled Hair . 
MEN'S BOXING QLOVE3. all White Kid. and filled with 

better quiiUty Curlea Hair ..... 

MEN'S BOXING GLOVES, Drah-colored Kid, and filled 

with superior quality Curled Hair .... 
MEN'S BOXIJ^G GLOVES, all White Kid. with Heel Pads, 

an'i filled wltti superior quality Curled Hair 
MEN'S BOXING GLOVES, 8i eclally adapted for Club con- 
tests, m de of appclal Smoked Kid, Padded Wrists, 

and stuff •! <vitri be^t Curled Hair .... 6.00 
MEN'S POXIXG GLOVES.made of Undressed Kid, with 

Heel Pads, and fine 1 wlch superior quality Curled Hair 6.01 
MEN'S BOXING GLOVES made of finest White Kid, and 

filled with superior quality White Curled Hair . . 6.50 

MEN'S BOXING GLOVES, made of the Finest Imported 

French Glove Kid, aad filled with best quality Curled 

Hair . 8.00 



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THE C/lLIFORNI/1 QLOYE. 

All the Leading Professionals Use Them. 

The Amateur Aihieiio Union of the United States 
used This Celebrated Glove at the Championship 
Meeting, Held Jan. Sand 7, 1893, at Philadelphia. 



NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. 

Boston, Dec. 22, 1892. 
Mr. A. G. Spalding & Bros., New York City: 

Dear Sirs — I wish to thank you for your promptness 
in gettmg the gloves to me. They were used in the New 
England championships, and I can say that they are the 
best I have ever seen. The men who used them are loud 
in their praises and pronounce.: ^^'^m the best they ever 
used. They are certainly the strongest gloves I ever saw, 
and we found it necessary to use but six sets in the whole 
meeting. They lasted through 19 bouts, and are as good 
as ever. Yours truly, 

H. S. CORNISH, 
Manager Boxing Championships, N.E.A.A.A. U. 



No. 90. 7 oz. California Sparring Glov*. with GRAHAM P \TENT 
SAFErr GRIP AND FINGER PROrECTOR. Rubber band at wrist 
made from finest wblte Icid. Stuffed nun be-it quality lialr. A large 
and soft glove. Per set - - - $7.50 

No. 100. 7 oz. California Sparrinj? Glov.s. with GRIHAM P ITENT 
SA.FETY GRIP AND FINGER PROTEOTOR Lice front, made from 
fine dogskin. Stuffed wltti best quality hair. Per set - $7 5i) 

No. 110. 5 oz. California Exhibition Glove, wlthGRlHA.ltt P.iTE^JT 
SAFETY GRIP. Lace front made from ft le dogskla, etuffed with o^st 
quality hair. Per set - - - $6 50 

No. 130. Same as No. 110 except made from FINE WHITE KID. Per 
set - - - - - J? 50 

No. 130, "Instructors* Safety Glove." 

No. 130. 7 oz. Instructors' Safety Glove, with GRAHAM PATENT 
FINGER PROrECrOR AN J BENNETT NEW HEEL PAD wulch 
gives absolute protection and mases it practically Impoesible for 
sparrers to get burt. Lace front, made from finest (^alifornli Tinned 
Kid. Stuffed with best quality hair. A large and safe glove. Per 
set • - - - - $:.!5J 

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BOXING GLOVES A SPECIALTY. 

Prices from 92 59 to $7.50 per Set. 

Punching Bags, Rowing Machines and Chest Machines 

Designed for Home Use Always is Stock. 



Indian Clnbs, Damb Bell^ Sportiog Shoes, Finest Jersey 
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Every Athlete BhouM pr')cure a c py of Wrijfht & Ditaon's 
Manual of Bcxlne, Club Hwingini? fed Dumb Bell Exercises. 
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This device is in use by all the expert boxers, and 
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Price for No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 

$5.00 |6.oo I7.00 

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COMPLETE SUIT, Canras, $3.75. 

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